CMCC Human Performance Lab

We study human motion and are interested in improving clinical and performance outcomes.

Dr Samuel Howarth
Dr Martha Funabashi
Steve Tran

[CMCCnews @cmccnews]

A new research study is exploring perspectives on the development of an injury monitoring system in youth soccer and how that might work in the OPDL.

Contact Dr. Samuel Howarth at [email protected] for more information and how to participate!

[Chris Maher @CGMMaher]

The prevalence and burden of musculoskeletal disorders amongst Indigenous people in Pimicikamak, northern Manitoba,… https://t.co/chgZwayq8Z

[Chiro & Manual Ther @ChiroManTher]

Provider kinematic strategies during the delivery of spinal manipulation and mobilization: a scoping review of the literature

https://t.co/F8OrmTbHMU

#ChiroTM @ChiroAustralia @ECUchiropractic @kiroviden @royalcolchiro

[CMCC Human Performance Lab @ChiroHPL]

📢HOT OFF THE PRESS!!!

What do we know about biomechanical strategies for performing manual therapy? Not much. More work is needed in this space given that MT is often linked to MSK issues in clinicians. @FunabashiMartha @CMCCResearch @cmccnews
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https://t.co/kjynHHUvuC

[CMCCnews @cmccnews]

Congratulations to Dr. Alex Lee, CMCC Director of Education Year II, on receiving the 2024 OCA Research and Academic Award! We are incredibly proud of his dedication and outstanding contributions.

[CMCCnews @cmccnews]

We’re proud to celebrate Dr. Silvano Mior as the recipient of the OCA's Honourary Lifetime Membership Award! This recognition honours Dr. Mior’s remarkable dedication, hard work, and lasting impact on the chiropractic profession. Congratulations, Dr. Mior!

[Greg Kawchuk @GNK1]

ForceNET is presenting CONVERGE 2025 - a virtual meeting on the Virbela platform for those interested in manual therapy. Come join us - for free. Top speakers, engaging workshops and an expo booth to show off your research, workplace or recruit your dream team.

[CMCCnews @cmccnews]

Dr. Martha Funabashi joined Drs. Mike Schneider and William Anderst for a research project at the University of Pittsburgh.

In this ongoing study, tools like a force-sensing device and biplane X-ray are used to understand the mechanisms behind spinal manipulation/mobilization.

[CMCC Human Performance Lab @ChiroHPL]

NEW OPEN-ACCESS PAPER!!!
High-quality research is a key part of academic institutions and EBM. Enhancing research capacity and culture requires understanding its current state. Check the paper to see what we found!

https://t.co/NZi3JiefkD
@CMCCResearch @cmccnews @ChiroManTher

[MarthaFunabashi @FunabashiMartha]

Had a fantastic time at Faglig Kongres 2024! Thank you @kiroviden and @KiropraktorenDK for the invitation.
Had the privilege to share our work, and got inspired by the engagement and discussions during the student and clinician workshops on patient safety and adverse events!

[Casper Nim @Casper_Nim]

In January, I teamed up with @FunabashiMartha to explore students' confidence and competence in their SMT skills.
https://t.co/NF5ImK3jZj
Using a force-sensing table, 149 students delivered forces 200N, 400N, and 800N.
Results 👇

[CMCC Human Performance Lab @ChiroHPL]

NEW OPEN ACCESS PAPER!!!

A qualitative study investigating how chiropractors gain entry to the world of elite sports healthcare, and stay there. @CMCCResearch @RCCSSC

https://t.co/pFPd3LWRzp

[🦋sheereenharris.bsky.social @sheereenharris]

We are recruiting older adults for a study examining people’s decisions related to engaging in physical activity of different intensities and durations. The study will be online, and you will receive $10 for your participation.

[CMCCnews @cmccnews]

Job Opportunity at CMCC! We are currently seeking a Biostatistician and Research Methodologist.
Interested candidates can find more details and apply on our careers page: https://t.co/s6SqyfZAm1

[Lora Giangregorio, PhD 🇨🇦 @l_giangregorio]

Are you a chiropractor who treats older adults? We want to understand your experience treating patients with osteoporosis.

You will also get a sneak peak at our resources for rehab after spine fracture, and can provide feedback.

Please RT and share with your networks.

[Chiropractic Academy of Research Leadership @CARLProgram]

Recruiting now for the third cohort of CARL - the Chiropractic Academy for Research Leadership

[lexbouter.bsky.social @LexBouter]

“The people who work in research integrity ... call it HARKing, p-hacking, selection bias, and so on,... but ... the answer is staring us in the face. We are asking people to do things [statistical analysis] they are not trained for.”
https://t.co/7EOyjTuIB3

[CMCC Human Performance Lab @ChiroHPL]

Today's historic medal in fencing reminded me of the work we did to assess dynamic balance of elite Canadian fencers.🍁@_Tyson_Beach @UoG_SpineLab

https://t.co/Ay7xxjJGFN

[University of Guelph News @UofGuelphNews]

#UofG | How does sitting in traffic affect your health?

Dr. Stephen Brown speaks to @TorontoStar about spine health for people dealing with a long commute.

@UofGCBS @UofG_HHNS

Read more: https://t.co/fNQq5u02Ml

[CMCC Human Performance Lab @ChiroHPL]

@arnoldwongPT @DianaDeCarvalh5 @Erinn_McF @CMCCResearch Thanks @arnoldwongPT for the question. Fluctuating pain might be one contributor, but that didn't show up in the data. It's also not ideal for a reliability study to have participant states changing between test and retest. Using EMG in a ratio is likely a bigger contributor.

[CMCC Human Performance Lab @ChiroHPL]

📢 JUST PUBLISHED!!! 📢
Promise of the flexion relaxation ratio as clinical measurement is limited by poor between-day reliability and high measurement error. @DianaDeCarvalh5 @Erinn_McF @CMCCResearch

50 free downloads here 👇

https://t.co/7K5ZLXYeIm